Infrastructure Project Manager

Position Title: Infrastructure Project Manager

Location: McLean, VA. (The role may require occasional in-person meetings currently and could shift to a hybrid model in the future so Preference for local candidates only.)

Duration: 10 months assignment

About the Role:

Project Manager Senior, is a new program in the EO&T space, they are trying to stand up a program to pursue a software defined Data center strategy, in terms of how we build our infrastructure for different applications and systems. That will be a Program management role with some Project management responsibilities, helping team organizing themselves, identify the scope, close partnership with the Product owners, building out, reporting, doing stakeholder management. Ideally a networking firewall security background. Communication should be good, being able to articulate their thoughts across the project team, high level executives etc.

Must Haves: Must have program management experience (macro-level management of multiple projects/groups of stakeholders). Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and Jira. Should be familiar with agile methodology. Not looking for Agile Coach/Scrum Masters. Zscaler or Palo Alto Firewall security exp.

We can focus on these areas:

Network Security Experience: Hands-on experience with network security products, especially Zscaler or Palo Alto solutions.

Firewall Security Knowledge: Familiarity with networking and firewall security principles to effectively oversee transitions and address project needs.

Understanding of strategies related to building infrastructure for diverse applications and systems.

Proven program management experience (macro-level oversight across multiple projects and stakeholders).

Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Jira for planning, tracking, and reporting.

Experience with agile methodologies (not as an Agile Coach/Scrum Master but for applying agile principles to project management).

Ability to collaborate closely with product owners and other team members to define project scope, organize efforts, and manage deliverables.

Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of reporting to and aligning with high-level executives.

10-15 years of relevant experience in infrastructure and program management. EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."